"About your identity?", Edel released her wrist. The lady just realized he's been holding her. "Your Highness. My apologies that it is something I cannot discuss with you. You may chop off my head if you want to", she said with a serious tone. "Neit...
Raziela cleared her throat trying to gain attention from his brother who hadn't spoken a word since they left their house. He is wearing a hood and the lady wears commoner's clothing as a male. "What have you been thinking of?", Raziel poked on her brother's cheek finally making the lad turn his attention to her. "I wonder if macaroons still taste the same", Gaius sighed. "You were just craving for food this whole time. I was worried that you're going to disappear on us for a long time again", the lady slapped his back and led him to the pastry shop.
Pastry Shop
Raziela's eyes widened as she saw a familiar face. "Did you crave some sweets, Sir Kirstein?", a blonde lad gave a playful smile. "We can look for macaroons next time", the lady grabbed Gaius' arm and tried to drag him outside but she felt like pulling a tree. "Why aren't you budging?", she looked up and saw her brother giving the man a serious look.
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"If you keep running away, dear, predator will find you as an interesting prey", Glen gave a smirk. Raziel looked in his direction and had mixed emotions. "You're the one who wanted to spend some time with your beloved brother. Are you lying when you said that?", Gaius held on her shoulder making the lady feel extreme fear. "I know how ruthless this man is and how unfaithful he is to his master", the lady grabbed her brother's sleeve. "Really? I wish I could be the one who saw him and got to know him. We probably had a lot of things we can agree upon", Gaius said with a playful voice.
"Are you going to claim back your name now?", she gulped then started running away. Gaius was about to run after her but Glen's men, wearing commoner's clothes, stepped to block the exit. "I don't plan on meeting you today but we'll discuss the next step", Glen opened his palm indicating his invitation to Gaius.
Forest- Outside Capital Gate
Raziela had been running for some time and felt her knees getting weak. She sat on the grassy plains and lifted her head towards the blue sky. "It wasn't my name, to begin with", she muttered under her breath. It was something she took away from her brother. It was something she stole.
"What is?", she heard a voice that made her flinch. "Raleigh, what are you doing here?", Raziel sat properly. "I was just being toured by the imperial knights. They're kind enough to show me around", he gave a smile. "Then, why are you not with them now?", Raziela had suspicions. "Well, I wanted to escape so that I could look for you. I heard that you were not on duty so I wonder if we can just spend the day together", the redhead scratched his nape. "Raleigh, you're here as one of the knights that signed up for the capital. If you wish to withdraw, I believe His Majesty will consider it", the lady suggested.
"I have my reasons", the wind suddenly turned different. Raziela stood and walked closer to the man. "Raleigh, tell me honestly. Why are you here in Arden?", the lady tip-toed to reach the man's eye level. The redhead's usual playful atmosphere went back and patted Raziela's head. "I want to breathe the same air as yours. Nothing else", he grabbed the woman for a hug. "Raleigh, wait. If someone sees us-", the lady started struggling.
